The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a federal grant program administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of Colorado specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). For a list of eligible and ineligible commodities, visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service website.
Please email cda_scbgp@state.co.us if you would like to be notified of future SCBGP funding opportunities.
FFY2023 SCBGP Applications
The application period for FFY2023 funding will be from January 19 to February 24, 2023. Concept proposals must be received by 5:00 P.M. on February 24. Projects awarded from this application period will begin on or after January 1, 2024 and end no later than November 15, 2025.
A live Questions & Answers Session is scheduled for February 7, from 11 am to noon. Register here.
Program Status Open
How to Apply
- Before applying, read and follow all instructions in the FY23 SCBGP Concept Proposal Instructions.
- Complete a Concept Proposal.
- Submit all completed Concept Proposals to cda_scbgp@state.co.us by 5:00 P.M. on February 24, 2023. Concept Proposals must be saved as a Microsoft Word .docx file.
Upcoming Opportunities
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SCBG Live Q&A Session via Zoom |
February 7, 2023, 11 am - 12 pm |
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September-December 2023 |
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January 1, 2024 or when contract is executed |
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No later than November 15, 2025 |
Contact Us
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Markets Division
305 Interlocken Parkway
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 869-9170
cda_scbgp@state.co.us
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To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/